Icon of the Holy Martyr Empress Alexandra

People ask Saint Alexandra to pray for them, for courage and faithfulness to Christ in times of trial. Her memory is linked to Saint George the Victory-Bearer. According to his Life, Alexandra was an empress who openly declared her Christian faith during the persecution under Emperor Diocletian. Witnessing Saint George's steadfastness under torture, she confessed Christ and was sentenced to death. She accepted the sentence prayerfully and remained faithful to God. Her feast is celebrated together with Saint George's on May 6, or April 23 according to the Julian calendar.